Hospice Aide

Job Overview

Join our compassionate team as a Hospice Aide, where your dedication will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing end-of-life care. In this vital role, you will provide personalized assistance to patients, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Your caring presence and attention to detail will support patients in their homes or care facilities, fostering a peaceful environment during this sensitive time. This paid position offers an opportunity to develop your caregiving skills while making a positive impact on families and communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using tools like Hoyer lifts and catheter care as needed.
• Monitor and document patient conditions by observing vital signs, changes in health status, and overall well-being, ensuring accurate medical documentation in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Support medication administration under supervision, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical terminology standards.
• Provide specialized care for patients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or other memory impairments through tailored memory care techniques.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding to ensure nutritional needs are met while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Perform light housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a sanitary space to promote patient comfort and safety.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive hospice care aligned with patient care plans.

Qualifications

• CNA
• Prior experience in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health, or long-term care environments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, vital signs measurement, medication administration, and medical documentation processes.
• Certifications such as CPR are required; additional training in hospice care or dementia/Alzheimer's care is a plus.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or disabilities enhances your ability to provide personalized support.
• Ability to operate EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR systems efficiently while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• Strong communication skills combined with compassion and patience to support patients’ emotional and physical needs.
• Flexibility to work live-in shifts or part-time hours as needed in home or community settings. Embark on a rewarding career that champions dignity and compassion—where your caregiving expertise transforms lives every day!

About Us

Sacred Encounter is a World-Class healthcare organization where every aspect of the care experience is considered important and sacred. People that are successful within our system of care aspire to provide the highest quality experience to all and love learning as well as teaching. Our cultural environment is a balance of purposeful and spiritually rich work with excellent rewards based on providing extraordinary value. To be World Class hospice, we believe it starts with being a World Class employer, that's why are benefit package is the best in the industry. Some of the world class benefits include 6 weeks off a year for full-time employees, in your very first year!

Our Values are Outstanding Customer Service, Integrity in all Activities, Dignity & Respect, Collaboration & Teamwork, Excellence in Everything, and Joy.

We hope you will join are team and join this exciting mission!

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Family leave
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Des Moines, IA 50266